Philadelphia, PA – A pale, milky sky hangs low across southeastern Pennsylvania as damp air moves through the city and patchy fog clings to fields and riverbanks. Pavement carries a light sheen, hinting at the steadier rain expected later today, a setup that could slow Philadelphia’s growing Thanksgiving travel rush. Drivers along I-95 and the Schuylkill Expressway should plan for longer commute times as visibility shifts and road spray increases.
According to the National Weather Service Mount Holly office, fog gives way to thickening clouds before steadier rain arrives later today and peaks into early Saturday. Totals may approach a quarter inch, enough for troublesome surface water in high-traffic zones and minor delays for flights at PHL. Meteorologists expect temperatures to hold mild, yet they note a sharp cooling trend by late weekend as winds swing north.
According to NWS guidance, Saturday starts damp, then clears from west to east. Sunshine returns by Sunday, but the air turns brisk, offering a clear reminder that the region sits on the edge of a seasonal shift. A broader national pattern builds behind this system, and models hint at early-winter cold expanding across the central and eastern U.S. next week. Several northern states may see heavy snow—anywhere from 3 to 15 inches—between November 25 and December 3. That raises questions about possible travel complications for Thanksgiving itself.
According to national outlooks, cooler air pushes toward the East Coast next week, and Philadelphia may feel a colder, sharper breeze by Wednesday. For now, the city navigates a wet stretch that eases Sunday, giving residents time for travel prep, holiday shopping, and early yard cleanup before the cooler midweek slide.
Five-Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA:
Fri: 56/46 – Fog early; rain later; slick travel on I-95.
Sat: 53/32 – Rain early; clearing; breezy north wind.
Sun: 52/36 – Sunny; crisp and cooler.
Mon: 55/40 – Sunny; calm travel.
Tue: 58/52 – Cloudy; late rain chance; cooler pattern emerging.
